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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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