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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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