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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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