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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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