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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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