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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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