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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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