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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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