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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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