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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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