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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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