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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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