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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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