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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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