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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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