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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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