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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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