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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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