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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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