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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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