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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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