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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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