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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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