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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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