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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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