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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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