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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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