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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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