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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important 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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