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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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