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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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