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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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