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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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