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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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