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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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