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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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