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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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