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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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