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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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