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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the 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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