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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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