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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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