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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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