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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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