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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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