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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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