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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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