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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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