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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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