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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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