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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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