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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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