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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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