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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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