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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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