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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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