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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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