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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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