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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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