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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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