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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the 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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