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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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