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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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