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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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