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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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