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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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