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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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