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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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