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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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