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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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