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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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