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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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