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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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