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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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