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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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