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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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