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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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