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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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