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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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