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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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