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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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