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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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