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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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