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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What 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 poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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