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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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