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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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