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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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