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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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