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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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