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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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