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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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