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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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