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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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