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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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