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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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