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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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