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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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