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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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