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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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