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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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