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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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