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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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