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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning enable humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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