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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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