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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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