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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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