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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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