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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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