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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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