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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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