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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key 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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