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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors 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 teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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