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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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