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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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