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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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