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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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