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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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