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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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