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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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