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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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