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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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