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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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