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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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