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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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