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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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