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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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