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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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