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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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