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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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