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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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