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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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