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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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