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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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