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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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