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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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