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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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