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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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