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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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