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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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