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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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