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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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