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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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