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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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