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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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