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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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