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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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