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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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