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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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