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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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