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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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