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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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