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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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