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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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