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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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