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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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