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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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