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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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