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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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