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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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