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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines 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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