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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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