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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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