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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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