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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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