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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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