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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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