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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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