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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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