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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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