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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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