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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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