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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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