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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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