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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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