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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the 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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