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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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