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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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