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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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