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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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