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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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