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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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