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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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