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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes 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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