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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major 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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