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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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