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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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