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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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