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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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