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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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