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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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