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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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