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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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