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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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