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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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