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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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