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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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