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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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