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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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