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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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