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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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