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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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