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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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