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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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