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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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