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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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