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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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