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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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