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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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