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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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