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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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