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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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