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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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