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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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