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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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