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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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