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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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