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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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