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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key 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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