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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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