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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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