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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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