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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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