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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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