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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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