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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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