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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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