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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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