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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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