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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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