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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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