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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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