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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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