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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models 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 organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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