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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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