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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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