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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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