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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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