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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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