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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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 original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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