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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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