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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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