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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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