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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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