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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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