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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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