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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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