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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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