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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the 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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