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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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