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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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