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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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