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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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