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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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