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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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