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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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