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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate 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 digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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