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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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