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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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