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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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