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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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