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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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