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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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