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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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