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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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