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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)