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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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