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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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