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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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