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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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