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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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