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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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