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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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