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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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