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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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