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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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