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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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