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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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