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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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