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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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