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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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