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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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