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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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