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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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