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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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