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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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