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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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