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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources