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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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