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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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