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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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