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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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