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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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