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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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