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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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