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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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