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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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