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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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