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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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