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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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