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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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