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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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