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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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