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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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