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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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