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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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