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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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