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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches 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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