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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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