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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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