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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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