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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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