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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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