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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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