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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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