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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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