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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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