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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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