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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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