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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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