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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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