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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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