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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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