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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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