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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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