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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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