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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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