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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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