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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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