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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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