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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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