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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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