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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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