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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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