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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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