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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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