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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models 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 participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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