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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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