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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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