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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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