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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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