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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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