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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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