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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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