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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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