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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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