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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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