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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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