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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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