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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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