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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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