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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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