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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have empowered learners all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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