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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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