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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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