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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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