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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 massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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