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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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