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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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