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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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