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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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