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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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