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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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