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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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