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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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