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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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