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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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