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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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