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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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