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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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