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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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