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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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