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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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