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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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