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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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