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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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