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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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