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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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