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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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