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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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