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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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