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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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