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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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