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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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