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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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