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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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