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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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