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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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