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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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