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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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