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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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