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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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