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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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