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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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