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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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