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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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