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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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