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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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