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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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