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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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