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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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