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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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