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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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