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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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