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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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