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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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