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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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