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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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