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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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