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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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