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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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