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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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