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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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