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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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