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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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