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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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