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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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