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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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