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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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