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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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