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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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