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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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