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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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