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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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