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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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