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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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