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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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