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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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