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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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