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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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