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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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