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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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