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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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