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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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