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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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