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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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