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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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