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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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