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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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