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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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