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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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