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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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