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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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