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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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