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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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