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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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