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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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