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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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