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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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