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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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