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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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