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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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