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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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