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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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