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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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