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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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