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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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