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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)