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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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