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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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