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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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