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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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