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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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