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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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