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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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