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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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