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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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