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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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