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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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