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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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