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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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