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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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