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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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