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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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