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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also explores 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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