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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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