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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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