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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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