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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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