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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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