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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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