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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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