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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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