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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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