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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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