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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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