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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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