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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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