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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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