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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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