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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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