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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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