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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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