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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major 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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