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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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