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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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