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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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