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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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