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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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