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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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