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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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