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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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