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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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