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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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