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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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