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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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