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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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