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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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