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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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