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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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