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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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