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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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