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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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